Kalkine: Pilbara Minerals Powers Up on ASX200 with Major Lithium Resource Boost

June 11, 2025 03:24 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Pilbara Minerals expands lithium resources

Strong morning gains on ASX200

Boosted resource aligns with long-term growth strategy

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) captured investor attention on the S&P/ASX200 index today with a significant leap in its share price following the announcement of a major lithium resource upgrade at its flagship Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia.

Resource Expansion Sparks Market Momentum

In early morning trade, Pilbara Minerals emerged as one of the top gainers on the ASX200. The share price jumped 6.9% to reach AUD 1.44 by 11:15am AEST, after a challenging 12-month period during which the stock experienced a nearly 60% decline. The renewed enthusiasm stems from a 23% increase in contained lithium oxide at the Pilgangoora site, a world-renowned hard rock lithium resource.

According to the company’s latest update, the recent drilling program at Pilgangoora resulted in a 10% rise in total mineral resource tonnage and a 23% increase in lithium content. These results mark a notable improvement from the previous mineral resource estimate dated 30 June 2024.

Reaffirming Pilgangoora’s Strategic Role

Pilbara Minerals’ leadership emphasized that the new resource estimate further cements Pilgangoora's position as a globally significant lithium asset. The managing director and CEO commented on the outcome, calling it a reaffirmation of the quality and scale of the 100%-owned operation. The update supports the company’s broader strategy to enhance its operational base and extract long-term value from its assets.

This announcement arrives at a time when investors are increasingly attentive to companies with strong growth potential and strategic asset development. The resource upgrade not only reflects operational success but also strengthens Pilbara’s standing in the global lithium supply chain—a vital component of the energy transition.

Broader Market Context

The uplift in Pilbara Minerals’ share price also adds momentum to the broader ASX200 index, which has seen dynamic movements influenced by mining and resource sector developments. Lithium, in particular, remains a key thematic for market participants due to its critical role in battery technologies.

Moreover, companies with strong fundamentals and expanding resources, such as Pilbara Minerals, are increasingly being evaluated in the context of long-term potential and sustainability. This places them among contenders often considered in ASX dividend stocks watchlists, despite currently focusing more on growth than immediate income distribution.

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